Copper Ball Valve for Water Lines from Japan
A hand-operated copper ball valve used to control water flow in residential plumbing pipes and tanks. It features a spherical disc to block or allow flow, classified under HTS 8481.90.10.00 as a part of copper for hand-operated valves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify copper content exceeds 50% by weight with material test certificates to confirm classification
• Include detailed blueprints or CAD files in documentation to prove hand-operated design
• Avoid misclassification as finished valves by ensuring import as replacement parts only